NMMS Social Science: Ancient and Medieval Indian History 3

Question 1

Babur founded the Mughal Empire by defeating Ibrahim Lodi in the First Battle of Panipat in:

Accepted Answer

1526

Answer

Babur defeated Ibrahim Lodi in the First Battle of Panipat on April 21, 1526, establishing the Mughal Empire in India.

Question 2

Which Mughal emperor built the Taj Mahal in Agra?

Accepted Answer

Shah Jahan

Answer

Shah Jahan built the Taj Mahal between 1632 and 1653 as a mausoleum for his wife Mumtaz Mahal, who died in 1631.

Question 3

Which Mughal emperor founded the 'Din-i-Ilahi', a syncretic religious movement?

Accepted Answer

Akbar

Answer

Akbar founded Din-i-Ilahi (Divine Faith) in 1582, a syncretic religious order incorporating elements from Islam, Hinduism, Zoroastrianism, and Christianity.

Question 4

Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, the founder of the Maratha Empire, was born in the year:

Accepted Answer

1630

Answer

Shivaji Maharaj was born on February 19, 1630, at Shivneri Fort in Maharashtra and went on to establish the Maratha Empire.

Question 5

Which Mughal emperor reimposed the Jizya tax on non-Muslims, reversing Akbar's tolerant policies?

Accepted Answer

Aurangzeb

Answer

Aurangzeb reimposed the Jizya tax on non-Muslims in 1679, reversing the religious tolerance introduced by Akbar.

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NMMS Social Science: Ancient and Medieval Indian History 3